Polish lawmakers scrap contested disciplinary system for judges

By Agence France-Presse

May 28, 2022 12:04 am

Warsaw, Poland: Poland's parliament Thursday (Friday in Manila) voted to dismantle a controversial Supreme Court disciplinary mechanism for judges that had been a sticking point with the European Union over concerns it undermined judicial independence.

The European Commission had notified Poland that it would have to abolish the chamber, among other things, in order to receive blocked post-Covid recovery funds of around 35 billion euros ($37 billion).

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Syria's rebel victors expose ousted government's drug trade

Canadian province to deploy border patrols over US tariffs

Second martial law impeachment vote looms for SKorean president

Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn't a client of the insurer

Biden grants clemency to nearly 1,500 people, most ever in a day

Trump extends unprecedented invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration

US announces new $500-M military aid package for Ukraine